Kansas University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief:
L. M. SIMPON,
Associates:
R. W. SMITH, GEO. BARCUS
Literary Editor:
RUTH WHITMAN,
Associate.
WALTER. J. MEEK,
Society Editor:
FREDERICA BULLENE,
Local Editor.
GERTRUDE HILL.
Associates;
BERTHA BOWEN,
P. P. BLISS,
W J. BAUINGARTNER,
PEARL DEKER,
FRANK POST,
CORA M. PERCK,
FRANK MATCH,
F. L. GLICK
Managing Editor:
E. McSHEA,
Associate;
F. P. PRATT.
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LAWRENCE, KAN., MARCH. 18, 1899.
It is time that the K. U. Country Club should be coming from winter quarters. We are having fine weather and the old historical places near Lawrence are always new and interesting to the students. Fresh air is good for students after a long winter.
There is one sign which makes us think that spring has come and it is usually infallible. When couples begin to stroll off under the trees and occasionally forget to come back in time for classes, you may know that the vernal zephyrs are not far away.
An address given 24st the California University, strongly emphasizes the fact that the students should familiarize themselves with the history of their University and state. This excellent advice and the students at Kansas University would do well to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the history and advantages of their school and state.
The state board of education that the recent law in regard to state certificates is at present applicable only to the University and that other schools must show that they are up to our standard. This is a tribute to the work of our department of Pedagogy, which has long been recognized by those familiar with it as doing excellent work, but which has not generally enough known.
The last football season was notorious for its poor punting and several of the Universities realizing their weaknesses in this line have offered cups to be awarded the winner of one of the series of punting contests in order to stimulate the work, K. U. was strong in punting last season, but it would be a good thing to inaugurate something of the kind in order to thoroughly develop our punting material for next year.
The indoor meet which is to be held Thursday, March 23rd, will be the first athletic event of the season. It promises to be of unusual interest, not only on account of new features, but also because of the special effort which is being put forth by the contestants in the various events. We notice a revival of interest in this line of college athletics throughout the country and are glad to see that K. U. is giving greater prominence to it than heretofore. The success, not only of the indoor meet, but also of the outdoor meet which comes later, will depend upon a large and enthusiastic attendance next Thursday evening.
Boating is not a new subject for the WEEKLY to advocate. It has been advocated and discussed each spring and fall since this paper was inaugurated, but its efforts have been more or less futile. Some years a few have taken advantage of the fine boating course on the river. There is no doubt but that the University has the finest boating course in the west. The Kansas river for nearly a mile has a straight and unobstructed channel, and with the high water this year, owing to the heavy snows in the mountains' the prospects are bright for much fine sport and exercise. Besides the athletic feature, the exercise in rowing surpasses almost any of the other outdoor games
in the matter of physical training. The muscles of the body, especially of the arms, become hardened and rounded, the chest fills out and the lungs become strengthened. The boatman usually offers special rates to students and there are several shells that may be used for racing.
We have heard many students remark this week that they were sorry that they were not at the contest. There is no use of mourning, but let it be a lesson to us that in the future we will show our patriotism for K. U. by attending the contest in a body exceeding that of any other school—K. U. WEEKLY,
Don't take it so hard, K. U. We are indeed sorry (?) that there was not sufficient "patriotism" for the University to admit of your bringing to Ottawa a carload or two of the ruffians that paraded the streets of Lawrence a year ago.—Baker Orange.
The editor of the little sheet called the "Orange" at the little Methodist University is fresh at the business. He is a little foxy, and perhaps will be for two or three weeks, until the novelty of the thing has worn off. It seems that he is trying to start something with K. U. The little article in the "WEEKLY" was run merely as a hint to the students who dik not attend the contest that they should in the future. K. U. ought to send the largest delegation to the contests having more students than any other school in the league. The "Orange" goes on further and assails the character of the University students calling them "ruffians." It is quite evident that the Methodists are sore over their reception here last year, it may have been a little warm for their class, but the University students, however, neither threw bricks nor smashed the car windows with rocks as the Methodists left town.
BIOLOGICAL CLUB.
On Tuesday afternoon Prof. Barber reviewed briefly two articles which appeared recently in the Medical Magazines. The first was "Flies as Disseminators of Disease," and the second, "Flies and Typhoid Fever."
According to the writer of the first paper reviewed the diseases most commonly spread by flies are typhoid fever, yellow fever and some forms of dissentary. This paper also showed that flies more often transmit the diseases than contaminated water.
The second paper described some experiments made to prove that flies do spread typhoid fever. The writer suggested that flies were the chief means of spreading the fever among the soldiers at Chickamauga recently.
Miss Cory presented an outline of a paper which she is writing on the plant, Heterantheraclimosa. This plant has never been described or studied in detail before, and Miss Cory having spent last summer's vacation studying and experimenting with the plant gives many new and interesting facts about it.
The students of Knox college, Toronto, raise annually $3,000 for home missions and carry on work during the summer months at twenty home missionary points. This is a good example and is worthy of being followed by other colleges. Two thousand students attended the Day of Prayer service, February 12, at the University of Edinburgh. Eighty conversions resulted from the meeting. Our Y. M. C. A. hopes for things of the same kind in the future. The subject of the meeting last Sunday afternoon was "Service," and many good and helpful thoughts were expressed. Philip Brook's address "The Beauty of a Life of Service" was extensively quoted. After the meeting, the cabinet held a meeting and decided several important questions. Among other things a committee was appointed for the nomination of offices for next year. The committee will report at tee regular meeting next Sunday, and the election will take place on the following Sunday. It is important that every member of the Association be present at the election Sunday afternoon, March 26. It is important that we begin with enthusiasm, for the year promises to be the most successful one in the history of the Y. M. C. A.
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SOCIETY.
The past week has been an exceeding, hall one in society circles, but Friday night one of the sweltest events of the year tool place in Pythian hall. This was the annual spring party given by the Barb boys The hall has very seldom looked as beautiful as it did for this occasion. The evergreen arches were again effectively used, but this time they were draped with the orange and green in celebration of St. Patrick's day. Orange and green shaded lights caught up the draperies here and there. Around the walls was a band of red, white and blue bunting, while along the gallery the greens were intertwined with the national colors and lights. Mirrors were used around the hall which added much to the brilliance of the scene. An especially attractive feature of the decorations was the arrangement of numerous cosy corners. From a booth in the east end of the hall punch was served during the entire evening. The guests were received by Misses Adams, Jaedicke, Morgan, Turner, and Allen, of Topeka; Messrs. Walter Kelly, Buzzi, Swazey, Blockberger and J. D. Taylor. About 9:30 the grand march began and was lead by Miss Cora Peck and Mr. Claude Royal and programs were given out by Miss Adams and Miss Jeadicke. Among the out of town guests were Miss Emily Allen, of Topeka, and Mr. Will G, Walker, of Kansas City.
Miss Gertrude Becker entertained a few couples informally at whist Thursday eve. Prizes were won by Miss Julia Simmons and Mr Loyal Crawford. Miss Becker's guests were: Misses Camilla Andrews, Alice Spaulding, Julia Simmons, Burrie Bowersock and Crawford; Messrs Hily Symons of Joliet, Elwood Kennedy, Roy Henley, Louis Bowen, Loyal Crawford and Taylor.
Messrs. Forest: Cochrain, and Jim Mc-Knight a stag party Friday night at their rooms in the Phi Gam chapter house on Tennessee street. The party was given for the Phi Bata Ros, a new local fraternity which has been lately established here.
The Phi Psis who went to Topeka to attend the box party for Mr. Clay Clement were: Messrs Hale Hamilton, Rob Garver, George Overmyer, Sam Hutchings, Walter Graham, John Harrison, John Hayden and Ed House.
Miss Harriett Miles) entertained a few young ladies one night last week with a chaffing dish party in compliments to Miss Katherine Teal of St. Joseph. Miss! Miles' other guests were Misses Nettie Manley, Blanche Miles, Adole Baker, Bess Maynard and Eleanor T'Miller.
Gertrude Becker entertained the "Just Seven Girls" club this afternoon. The occasion was a celebration of Miss Becker's birthday. The outside guests were Miss Erna Barteldes and Miss Julia Simmons.
The young men of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity gave a box party followed by an elaborate dinner in honor of Mr. Clay Clemens a Phi Psi who appeared in Topeka Saturday night.
Sigma Nu's initiated Messrs Wickstrum, Kyle, Woodward, McDonald and Karr Saturday night.
Miss Eva W. Brown gave a little informal dinner party Monday evening for Miss Warkentin.
The Betas had an initiation Saturday night at their chapter house for Mr. John Kane.
The Phi Gams initiated Dinsmore and Wickliffe Thursday night,
Mr. Stuart Simpson of McPherson, is a newly pledged Beta.
Mr. Copley completed his review of Foote's "Powers of Municipalities." The author strongly urged strict public accounting and the granting of fuller powers to municipalities in their self government. He argued against municipal ownership because it was shown to be unprofitable with the present municipal organization.
In the meeting on Monday March 12, Prof. Blackmar first called attention to several interesting innovations. One is the establishment in staid old Oxford university, of a choir for the instruction for labor leaders. The man at the head is a Kansan, Brooman by name. The other is a state traveling library established by a bill in the last legislature, to be managed by the State Federation of Clubs.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY.
Mr. Bennest gave a review of the Report of the Committee on Currency Reform taken from Economic studies. The following reforms were considered necessary; a more secure standard of value, a more elastic currency, better banking facilities for new and backward districts. As a remedy for the first, a single gold standard as a permanent principle was recommended; second, repeal of the law of issue and recall of government paper, allowing banks to issue notes to the full amount of their bonds, and repealing the tax on bank note circulation; for the third, lowering the minimum capital of national banks, and establishing branch banks in sparsely populated districts.
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Miss Geneva Lichtenwalter has been invited to play in Ottawa on Saturday evening.
Miss jess Brown was up from Kansas City Tuesday.
Several of the students attended the opera in Kansas City last Saturday evening.
Miss Augusta Flintom is unable to attend classes on account of sickness.
Next Tuesday evening, March 21, Mary Chase of Chicago, will give a piano recital at North College. She is one of the finest lady performers of Chicago. Tickets for the recital may be purchased at the office, price 35 cents.
Those wishing to attend the concert by "Godowski" in Topeka March 24, will please leave their names with the secretary It is to be hoped that a large number will take advantage of this opportunity of hearing a fine pianist. "Godowski," as a pianist, rams next to Paderwiki.
The eight recital was given yesterday at North College. The program was very interesting and was well rendered. The following is the program as given:
Session of 1898-9.
University of Kansas.
School of Fine Arts.
Department of Music.
Eighth Recital.
Chaminade—Zingara, Miss Nungesser
Wednesday Afternoon, March 15, 1899
Beethoven-Sonata in F. Major.
1 Allegro. 2 Adiago. 3 Scherzo. 4
Rondo, Messrs Farrell and Preyer.
Wednesday Afternoon, March 15, 1899
Chaminade—Zingara, Miss Nungesser.
Coenen—Lovely Spring, Mrs. Straffon.
Grieg—Suite op. 19. 1. On the "Mountain.
2. Bridal Procession. 3. Carnival, Miss Smith.
SNOW HALL NOTES.
Prof. Stevens missed his classes Monday and Tuesday on account of the La Gripe.
Some of Prof. Clark's Art students are at work drawing some of the butterflies of the Entomological department.
Prof. Barber received two boxes of material from Germany for his class in Bacteriology.
The professors are now considering the course of study for the Medical school.
An exchange of fossils was received from the Koenighichen Geologischen Landesanstalt und Bergakademie of Berlin Tuesday. It contained 36 species of the Cretaceous of Germany.
The paleontological department is preparing an exchange of invertebrate fossils for a German museum.
Mr. Beede was in Atchison the fore part of the week.
Prof. Hunter received the proof of his bulletin on "The Grasshopper and Alafalfa" Thursday.
Y. W. C. A. NOTES.
Next Tuesday afternoon the meeting will be conducted by Miss Ada Kunkel. The hour will be devoted to the work of a Deaconess.
Rev, Mr. McQuiston, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, has been secured by the Association to deliver a series of lectures on "The Holy Spirit."
Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Cora McCullom Smith met the class in Bible Study. Attendance was small, as many of the young women understood that the first meeting would be naid Friday of this week.
Bad roads prevented the leaders of the Bible Study at Haskell Institute, from meeting their classes this week.
The Association in the State Agricultural College, are to be praised for their earnest efforts in their determination to erect a college association building.
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